Howl has debuted the first tracks "Jezebel" and its intro piece "Asherah" from their forthcoming full-length album, "Full Of Hell," online now via the band's MySpace page. "Full Of Hell" is set for a May 11th North American release date and May 17th internationally.

Howl recorded the new album in January at Machine With Magnets studios with engineer Keith Souza. The release also features original artwork from Ryan Begley that will be expanded to a gatefold LP for its vinyl release.

Additionally, Howl kick-off a two-week US tour this weekend, working their way to and from Austin, TX for the annual South By Southwest Music Festival. The band has also been confirmed for New England Metal and Hardcore Fest and Maryland Deathfest taking place later this spring. A listing of confirmed HOWL tour dates can be found below with more to be announced soon. More...

Providence, RI's Howl has unveiled the artwork from the forthcoming Relapse debut album "Full Of Hell." The artwork was designed by Ryan Begley and can be seen here. "Full Of Hell" was recorded at Machine With Magnets studios with engineer Keith Souza and will see a May 2010 release date. Additional album details, including audio samples, will be made available shortly.

Howl has announced a run of dates to and from Austin, TX for SXSW with Philadelphia's Javenlina. This tour will kick off on March 13th in Richmond, VA and also include guests Tombs, Bison B.C., Withered, and more on select dates.

Howl has just kicked off an eastern US tour with Skeletonwitch. This tour also includes Iron Age as well as guests Doomriders and Black Tusk on select dates. Howl will also be taking part in the annual New England Metal and Hardcore Fest as well as Maryland Deathfest. A complete listing of Howl tour dates can be found below. More...

The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival will enter year 12 this April with an eclectic mixture of bands from the metal and hardcore genres. Returning to the Palladium in Worcester, Massachussetts, the event will take place on Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24, with an extra special pre-party sponsored by Atticus on Thursday, April 22.

Bands performing on Friday April 23 include Mastodon, Between The Buried And Me, Baroness, Cro Mags, Earth Crisis, Death Threat, Death Before Dishonor, COA, American Me, Thick As Blood, Forfeit, XTheWarX, Grave Maker, Rose Funeral, Conducting From The Grave and Howl. Doors open at 3:00PM

Tickets for Friday only cost $40.00. Tickets for Saturday only cost $46.00. A 2-day ticket costs $80.00. All tickets go on sale THIS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12 at 10AM at all stores, online at or to charge-by-phone call (800) 477-6849.

Relapse Records has issued the following update about the line-up for their South By Southwest label showcase show:

"Relapse Records is proud to announce the details for its 2010 South by Southwest (SXSW) label showcase. This showcase, presented in part with Roxwel.com, will be held at Red 7(611 E. 7th St., Austin, TX) on Wednesday, March 17th. This all ages event will be open to the public as well as SXSW badge and wristband holders.

"This year's line-up includes the legendary Voivod (Quebec, Canada) in their first Texas show in over six years, comedian Brian Posehn (Los Angeles, CA), Tombs (Brooklyn, NY), Graves of Valor (Florence, SC), Howl (Providence, RI), Mammoth Grinder (Austin, TX) and Kill The Client (Dallas, TX). Additional details, including set times, will be announced shortly."

Providence, RI’s Howl recently entered Machine With Magnets studios with engineer Keith Souza to record their first full-length album. The as-yet-untitled record will see a spring 2010 release via Relapse Records. Some advance track titles include “Horns Of Steel” and “The Day of Rest." Additional album information and studio footage will be made available shortly.

Howl will also join Skeletonwitch on their upcoming eastern US tour. This tour will kick-off on February 17th in Massachusetts and also include Iron Age as well as guests Doomriders and Black Tusk on select dates. A listing of tour dates and cities can be found below. More...

Rhode Island metal band HOWL is currently in the final stages of writing for their first full-length album. The quartet will enter the studio in December 2009 for a spring 2010 release date via Relapse Records.

HOWL has also announced a handful of east coast shows with EYEHATEGOD for late October. HOWL has also been confirmed for the Relapse Records/BrooklynVegan-BBG CMJ showcase show on October 23rd along with MISERY INDEX, REVOCATION, BLACK ANVIL and more.

Cleavland blackened-thrash metal band SKELETONWITCH has announced a US headline tour this February. The band, will be supported by IRON AGE from Austin, Texas and Rhode Island's HOWL on the entire run. DOOMRIDERS and BLACK TUSK will lend support on select dates. The tour dates are as follows:

HOWL has announced a handful of east coast shows with EYEHATEGOD for late October. HOWL has also been confirmed for the Relapse Records / BrooklynVegan-BBG CMJ showcase show on October 23rd along with MISERY INDEX, REVOCATION, BLACK ANVIL and more. A listing of confirmed HOWL tour dates are as follows:

Providence, RI's HOWL are in the final stages of writing for their first full-length album. The quartet will enter the studio in December 2009 for a spring 2010 release date via Relapse Records. Additional information will be announced shortly. HOWL’s recently reissued self-titled, debut EP is currently streaming online now via the band’s MySpace page.

Relapse Records has partnered up with BrooklynVegan-BBG to present its 2009 CMJ showcase show. This showcase will be held at Fontana’s (105 Eldridge St) on Friday, October 23rd during the annual CMJ Music Marathon in New York City. The event will be open to the public as well as CMJ badge-holders.

Resurrected by the owner of Metalhit.com, with a site developed by Reh3 Design, the new Metal Maniacs features regularly updated content and features from the latest in underground metal.

The site boasts an exhaustive Mp3 store featuring more than 13,000 songs available for preview and purchase as well as a new forum, monthly contests, a weekly "deadly discovery" showcasing up and coming bands and a monthly free digital music compilation.

Providence, Rhode Island's HOWL sees the release of their debut, self-titled EP today, Tuesday, July 21st, via Relapse Records. The "Howl EP" features brand new artwork that can be previewed here. Audio samples taken from the EP can also be heard now via the band's MySpace page.

Additionally, HOWL has announced a free New York City show on August 6th as part of the monthly TonesofDeath.com metal series. This show will also include Prosthetic Records' THE FUNERAL PYRE and one more act TBA. The TonesofDeath.com showcase is held the first Thursday of every month at Fontana's (105 Eldridge St.) in New York City and is sponsored in part by Revolver Magazine, Colt 45 and RED Distribution.

"Howl's Hausman commented on the signing: 'We're very excited to be signed to Relapse. Right from the start, we've gotten the sense that the folks at Relapse care about the bands and their creative vision first, which is important in an industry too often concerned purely with profit, image, and commercial viability. Relapse also has an impressive roster of former and current bands, many of which we grew up listening to. It's humbling to now be part of that family.'

"Relapse will first issue Howl's debut, self-titled EP this summer as the band continues writing for their first full-length. Audio samples taken from the EP can be heard now via the band’s MySpace page. More...